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Faber-Castell Goldfaber 48 Colored Pencils Tin

48 soft Goldfaber pencils in a reusable metal tin, made for students and hobby artists stepping up.

84/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $30 to $50 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 94
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 84
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 78
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 75
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 74
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

84 / 100

It marks a step up from school supplies without the cost of a pro set. The metal tin and 48-color spread make it feel like a proper art kit rather than stationery.

Best forA teen or adult who enjoys drawing and is ready for better pencils than a school set.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas, back-to-school
Avoid ifIf they already own Polychromos, this would be a step down.
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Goldfaber made for?

Faber-Castell designed the range for students and hobby artists.

How thick are the leads?

3.3 mm, highly pigmented, smudge-proof and water-resistant.

Does it come in a case?

Yes, the 48 pencils come in a reusable metal tin.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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